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The National Association of Friendship Centres’ (NAFC) Communications Team works to raise awareness and support the Friendship Centre Movement, as well as broaden the understanding of urban Indigenous experiences across Canada.

Media Inquiries

All media inquiries must be sent to the Communications team at communications@nafc.ca. The official spokespeople for the NAFC are Jocelyn Formsma, Chief Executive Officer, and Kelly Benning, Board President.

What's New

MEDIA RELEASE: NAFC hopeful for commitment to Friendship Centres and urban Indigenous communities

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2021 NAFC hopeful for commitment to Friendship Centres and urban Indigenous communities OTTAWA – The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) congratulates Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada for their successful campaign and for receiving support from voters...

"Fort St. John Friendship Society receives $213,520 to support building expansion"

"The Fort St. John Friendship Society is receiving $213,520 in provincial funding for its building expansion project. "This funding will provide a long-awaited expansion for Fort St. John Friendship Society, including a new and inclusive preschool space that meets the accessibility needs of our community members," said Executive Director Anita...

"Plaque will mark traditional Metis land at Saratoga Park"

" A plaque to mark the traditional Métis land near Saratoga Park will be unveiled this week by the City of Medicine Hat and Miywasin Friendship Centre. Aaron Nelson, manager of cultural experiences and events for the City of Medicine Hat, says it’s important the lands be recognized and celebrated to...

"Recovery camps hoping to help the ‘Blackfoot Way’"

"Kii maa pii pii tsin (Kindness to Others) Renewal and Healing Centre is hoping to hold a series of two 28-day recovery camps this fall to help those trying to kick addiction among Lethbridge’s Blackfoot community." The proposed camps, one for men and one for women, would run seven days...

PRESS RELEASE: Announcement of the New Everyday Living Environment for Indigenous Students in Sept-Îles

Announcement of the New Everyday Living Environment for Indigenous Students in Sept-Îles PRESS RELEASEFor immediate release Sept-Îles, August 24, 2021 − Today, the Société immobilière du Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (SIRCAAQ) and the Government of Québec announced the new everyday living environment for Indigenous students in...

"Canoeing against racism: "They deserve respect""

"The canoeists participating in the 5th edition of the Great Adventurers Expedition landed in Trois-Rivières on Sunday evening at the Forges du Saint-Maurice, the last stop on their 455 km journey to Quebec City on August 5. The event aims to support the fight against racism and discrimination against First...

MEDIA RELEASE: A new look to serve us for the next 50 years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJULY 26, 2021 A New Era of the Friendship Centre Movement: A new look to serve us for the next 50 years The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is thrilled to reveal our new brand, a new logo and website. In anticipation of the NAFC’s upcoming...

NAFC provides 7 recommendations to address anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare

NAFC provides 7 recommendations to address anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) believes that to advance work in improving health care outcomes and addressing racism in health care for urban Indigenous people, the following recommendations must be implemented by all governments, hospitals and the health...

Friendship Centre Movement Photo Contest

CALLING ALL INSPIRING PHOTOGRAPHERS WITHIN THE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE MOVEMENT! We are very excited to launch our first-ever Friendship Centre Movement (FCM) Photo Contest! Enter now for your chance to win some incredible prizes! The NAFC is launching a brand new website this summer and we are looking for photos of...

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